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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB35F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was unveiled 5 years before the WB35F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FS12 scores versus the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Samsung WB35F

 FS12 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic FS12

 WB35F FS12 
RevealedJanuary 2014April 2009More recent by 57 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung WB35F

 FS12 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FS12 and the WB35F.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and WB35F.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB35F to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography information
Samsung WB35F Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (194g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging details
Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Samsung WB35F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-04-17 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $228 $130